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16 Orchard Road, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2FE

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 97
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 16 Orchard Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

16 Orchard Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Brixton, Plymouth, Plymouth (PL8 2FE). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (July 2026) returns an A (score 97), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was B, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views.

Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £515,000 — fresh data. Across 2015–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£380/sq ft) was about 46.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble, Detached
  • Notable viewsYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

16 Orchard Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
A97
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromB84toC79
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Jul 2026from Feb 2025
EPC improved fromC79toA97
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%19%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC ANo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Orchard Road, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Orchard Road has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

16 Orchard Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£544,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2026)

£515,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 February 2026Most recent

    £515,000

    +43.1%over 11 years

  2. 30 January 2015

    £360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PL8 2FE: £505,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Orchard Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Orchard Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,087

Street avg £2,997

Strongly above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 127 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.1 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Orchard Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£601k

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£401k

1 Church Park Road, Yealmpton

PL8 2EY

4 bed1 bath
£393k

1 Brook Mead, Yealmpton

PL8 2FF

4 bed2 bath
£258k

1 Church Way, Yealmpton

PL8 2LA

4 bed
£655k

1 Brixton Lodge Gardens, Brixton

PL8 2AX

5 bed3 bath
£421k

1 Elm Tree Park, Yealmpton

PL8 2ED

3 bed
£415k

1 Bowden Farm, Bowden Hill, Yealmpton

PL8 2JX

3 bed1 bath
£362k

1 Davis Cottage, Fore Street, Yealmpton

PL8 2JW

3 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Plymouth district page.
Full Plymouth report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Elliots Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Mary's Church of England Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PL8 2FE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PL8 2FE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PL8 2FE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Orchard Road, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2FE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.